Jose Mourinho's top five defensive targets for Manchester United

JOSE MOURINHO is still widely expected to take over at Manchester United in the near future. According to Spanish publication Sport, he has a shortlist of five top defenders that he wants to bring to Old Trafford if he gets the job.

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Jose Mourinho is still expected to take over at Old Trafford soon - but who does he want to bring in?

While Van Gaal's assistant Ryan Giggs is a serious rival for the job and a number of senior board members favour his appointment.

But, according to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho is sure he will get the gig.

The former Chelsea boss has a gentlemen's agreement with United and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward called him after the Europa League defeat at FC Midtjylland last month, fearing he was considering a return to Inter Milan.